A folding coffee table can come in handy when you have guests and need extra seating for everyone.

When not needed, a folding table slips out of the way, where it is always on standby when the need arises.

There are various kinds of folding coffee tables; some of them are small and suitable for use in front of a couch or chair. Others are large enough to seat four people around for a meal.

These pieces of furniture fold in different and interesting ways. The most basic is simply when the legs fold up to make the table flat so it can be stored under the couch or against the wall in the garage.

Another folding coffee table, like the one sold on Amazon, actually folds into the shape of a suitcase so you can carry it with you for a picnic. Folding coffee tables are made of wood or metal.

They can be expensive or economical depending upon the materials used and the quality of construction. They are versatile and come in handy for a variety of uses. No home should be without at least one folding coffee table.